Pita Jambhala – The Yellow God of Wealth
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ABS 122

 Code: ABS 122

  Country: Tibet

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  Date: 1400 - 1500

  Dimensions in cm WxHxD: 5.9 x 7.5 x 3.4

  Materials: Gilt copper

Pita Jambhala – The yellow God of Wealth

Jambhala sits in the ease posture upon a lotus throne, his right foot supported by a treasure vase. Corpulent, the god of wealth is clad only in a loincloth, his right hand holding a fruit and his left in the gesture of generosity. In the crook of his left arm rests the gem-spouting mongoose (nakula), the typical attribute among the deities associated with prosperity. Adorned with the royal attire of divine manifestations, his jewellery is lavishly inset with numerous semi-precious stones.

Although Buddhism advocates abandoning mundane possessions and preoccupations, wealth might sometimes be considered positively. For the faithful, it can be a source of merit through practices like generosity. Moreover, a life of poverty prevent from religious practise. The puja or ritual dedicated to Jambhala is said to summon positive wealth energies resulting from one’s past actions. The ritual does not create wealth but ‘accelerates’ the maturation of the karmic potential.

The Yellow Jambhala is considered the most popular and powerful of the Wealth Gods. He is the emanation of Buddha Ratnasambhava. He can remove poverty within the six realms, increasing virtues, life span and wisdom.